| Sept. 9, 2020
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Majority Leader McConnell and Senators Gillibrand, McSally and Feinstein Introduce Bill to Help Make Horseracing Safer, Fairer, and More Transparent
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Sept. 8, 2020
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After almost a decade of work, Schumer and mayor Madden announce completion of Troy Seawall stabilization project, vital to the continued rebirth of downtown Troy and will protect community from future flooding damage
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Schumer, Gillibrand Urge President Trump To Support Major Disaster Declaration For New York State In Wake Of Tropical Storm Isaias
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Sept. 3, 2020
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Governor Cuomo Announces Landmark Flood Prevention Efforts to Protect Whitestown and Whitesboro Following 2019 Halloween Storm
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Sept. 3, 2020
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After Schumer push for Fed funds to buyout flood-prone properties along Sauquoit Creek--millions will flow to Whitestown & Oneida County; after years of devastation, funding will allow homeowners to finally sell property in unsafe, flood-prone area along creek
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Kathleen Rice, Long Island Delegation Demand Immediate CDC Intervention to Prevent Death of Veteran's Service Dog
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| Aug. 28, 2020
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Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Applauds Usda Reversal, Decision to Extend Nutrition Program Waivers for Kids Learning Remotely
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| Aug. 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Meng Leads Call for USDA to Protect Kosher and Halal Foods
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| Aug. 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Following massive fire Wednesday night at abandoned Charlestown mall, Schumer, Brindisi say property could pose environmental and public health threats to surrounding communities; Reps call for EPA to immediately inspect site for potential qualification for emergency response program
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Aug. 28, 2020
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Letter to Sherry Frear, Chief of the National Register of Historic Places & National Historic Landmarks Program for the National Parks Service - Schumer renews major push to designate historic Saratoga Gem, Grant Cottage, site where legendary personal memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant were completed, as a national historic landmark; official designation will revitalize Capital Region tourism economy
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 27, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm praying for everyone in Texas, Louisiana, and more who are in the path of Hurricane Laura. I'm monitoring the situation, and encourage everyone to please follow the advice of your local officials."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 26, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Following Alarming Reports Of Small Farmers Being Disadvantaged By Farm Relief Program, Gillibrand Demands USDA Answer For Inequitable Distribution Of Benefits And Urges Agency To Provide Direct Relief For New York's Small Farmers
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Aug. 26, 2020
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Tweet - "RT if you agree: It is long past time to act to fight the climate crisis. #CaseForClimateAction"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 25, 2020
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Heinrich, Climate Crisis Committee Release New Report On Climate Action, Plan To Build Clean Economy For American People
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Aug. 25, 2020
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Tweet - "#CaseForClimateAction: Fighting climate change American prosperity & leadership 10M new jobs robust clean energy economy & support for workers help for low-income communities & communities of color, who are most vulnerable to the crisis http://democrats.senate.gov/climate-report"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 25, 2020
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Tweet - "The #CaseForClimateAction was developed with input from a big, broad coalition including: ; unions ; activists ; farmers ; mayors ; scientists ; environmental justice communities The @SenDemsClimate plan for climate action "
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 25, 2020
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Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of The Dept. of Agriculture, and The Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Tina Smith Lead Bipartisan Group in Calling for Enforcement of Usmca Dairy Provisions
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 25, 2020
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Tweet - "Make sure your friends see this: The #CaseForClimateAction from @SenDemsClimate . We need big, bold climate solutions, and we need them now."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 25, 2020
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Baldwin, Senate Democrats' Climate Committee Releases New Report on Climate Action, Plan to Build Clean Economy for American People
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Aug. 25, 2020
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Tweet - "If Democrats retake the majority in the Senate, we will be unified to move swiftly on legislation to tackle the climate crisis. Passing climate legislation will be a top priority. Period."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 21, 2020
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After securing + $87,000 for North Country Community College's water and wastewater operator certification program, Schumer calls for more NBRC fundingto fuel economic and community development in the North Country
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 20, 2020
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Schumer reveals: With negotiations at a standstill, Upstate New York wineries miss out on critical small business loans & grants; senator calls for additional EIDL funding & the elimination of all caps that limit the amount of relief to wineries and uncork potential for Finger-Lakes Region vineyards
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Beatty, Director, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement US Dept. of Agriculture - Merkley, Colleagues Demand Explanation from Usda on Diverting Funds from Program to Help Farmers Who Are People of Color, Immigrants, Veterans
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 19, 2020
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Governor Cuomo Announces Groundbreaking for Flood-Resilient Lake Ontario Marine Park
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| Aug. 18, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1 Million In Agricultural Research Funding For Cornell University And The New York Agricultural Research Station
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "The people of Iowa stood with the people of New York after Hurricane Sandy. New York stands with Iowa after this terrible major disaster. President Trump must declare it a major disaster and send the federal government's resources to assist."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Gillibrand Announces Support For Bicameral Legislation To Help Achieve Environmental Justice For All
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon.. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Fudge, Plaskett, DeLauro Blast USDA Decision to Include Signed Letter from President in Emergency Food Relief Program
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - After Months of Administration Silence, Chair Grijalva and Vice Chair Haaland Lead Letter With House Democrats Seeking Documents on Park Service Reopening Health Policies
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Reps. Kind, Reed, Peterson, Thompson, Brindisi, Fulcher, Torres Small, Gonzalez Lead Letter Calling on the Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Measures to Support Dairy Industry
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Letter to John McAvoy, President and CEO of Consolidated Edison Inc. - Schumer, Gillibrand call on Con Edison for answers regarding massive power outages impacting New Yorkers
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee; and Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Collins, Gillibrand Lead Bipartisan Call for Funding for OAA Programs In Next COVID-19 Package to Help Older Adults
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Oppose Bureau of Land Management Director Nominee William Perry Pendley
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer reveals: As Upstate New York economies continue to recover from pandemic, NY hemp farmers have major concerns with proposed USDA guidelines that would hinder growth & devastate future of hemp industry; however, USDA shuts Upstate farmers out of Fed process, leading to problematic, impending final rules; senator calls on USDA to immediately halt Reg implementations, hear out Upstate hemp producers & make critical improvements to final plan to help NY hemp farms harvest potential
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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After Tropical Storm Isaias ripped through the Hudson Valley this week, thousands are still left without power; Schumer calls Hudson Valley electric companies' top brass to demand expedited timeline and improved communication to help New Yorkers left in the dark
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mary Neumayr, Chairman on the Council of Environmental Quality - Bennet Joins Carper, 55 Colleagues in Bicameral Letter to White House Demanding Release of Public Records about Fast-Tracked Projects
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Bishop, Lucas Urge Inclusion on Critical Minerals Policy in COVID-19 Bill
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand, Rice Announce Nearly $3 Million In Federal Funding To Resolve Hempstead Beach Erosion Due To Flooding And Tropical Storms
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer: As Madison County continues to recover from COVID-19 and children get ready to go back to school, many still do not have sufficient--or any--access to broadband; senator calls for USDA to approve $15 million in grant funding to address the county's dire internet access needs
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer: As Livingston County continues to recover from COVID-19 and children get ready to go back to school, over 40% of Livingston County still does not have sufficient- or any- access to broadband; in Livingston on Friday, senator called for USDA to immediately approve $14.4 million in grant funding to address the county's internet access needs
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce the bipartisan, Great American Outdoors Act has been signed into law, giving over $17 billion to preserving and protecting public lands, water resources, & historic sites
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Velázquez Amendments Protect Science and Climate Change Research from Political Censorship
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| July 31, 2020
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Congressman Morelle Sponsors Landmark Legislation to Fight Child Hunger
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| July 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate, the Hon. John Hoeven, Chairman of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, and the Hon. Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture - Gillibrand, Wyden, Booker, And Sanders Urge Senate Leadership To Prioritize Direct Relief For Small Farmers In Response To Ongoing Economic Crisis
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 30, 2020
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Tweet - "The GOP is fighting for large agribusinesses, defense contractors, the Trump family. Dems are fighting for the unemployed, Medicaid, safe nursing homes, Americans with disabilities, hungry kids, renters, industries like clean energy that've lost half a million jobs since March."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Hassan, Collins, 34 Colleagues Push for Support of School Meal Programs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Velázquez Seeks Flexibility for School Nutrition Programs
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Manchin Calls for Continued Support for School Meal Programs During the Covid-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 28, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Maloney Leads Bipartisan Members of New York Congressional Delegation in Calling for Pandemic Assistance for Cooperative Extension
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| July 28, 2020
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Tweet - "The Republican bill includes a $20 billion slush fund for large agribusinesses, but it doesn't provide a dime in food assistance to hungry kids. It includes a $30 billion wish list for defense contractors, but no funding to make sure Americans can vote safely in November."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 24, 2020
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Velázquez Bill Would Bring Green Rooftops to Public Schools
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| July 24, 2020
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Meng, Liu, Kim and Koo Announce Restoration of Gas Service at the Bland Houses in Flushing, Queens
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Stefanik Statement on GAO Report on IJC Plan 2014 and Impact on Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - 83 Members of Congress Urge Support for Animal Shelters and Rescues
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Brindisi, Katko, Morelle, Issue Joint Statement On Government Accountability Report On Plan 2014
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| July 22, 2020
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Stefanik Helps House Pass Great American Outdoors Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 22, 2020
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Tonko, House Advance Bill to Protect American Public Lands
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| July 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jane Corwin, Commissioner of the International Joint Commission for the United States and Canada - Schumer, Gillibrand to IJC: Immediately take up vital Recs in forthcoming GAO report on plan 2014; at senators' request, GAO initiated an investigation to review plan 2014 following record high Lake Ontario water levels, with recommendations imminent, senators call for immediate implementation
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| July 21, 2020
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Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Announces Hearing on Reforming the Safe Drinking Water Act
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| July 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Reps. Pressley, McGovern Lead Northeast Delegation Lawmakers in Calling for Equitable Distribution of Emergency Food Aid Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| July 21, 2020
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Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader Hoyer, Majority Whip Clyburn, and Chairman Neal - Pappas Leads Call to Support America's Trucking Industry
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Stefanik Cosponsors the American Farms, Food Banks, and Families Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 17, 2020
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Stefanik Announces Over $700,000 in Usda Rural Development Funding for Four North Country Towns
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 16, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $500K In Agricultural Research Funding For Rural New York
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| July 15, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump is once again coddling corporate polluters instead of fighting for the public's health and clean air and clean water."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 15, 2020
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat Reestablishes U.S. Global Climate Leadership in House Appropriations Bill
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| July 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Environmental reviews under NEPA give communities of color, indigenous people, and the poor a voice to fight back against pollution-creating projects in their backyards. Pres. Trump is making clear his total disregard for our environment and for racial and environmental justice."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 14, 2020
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Tweet - "My Clean Cars for America initiative would create good-paying, clean energy jobs. It's supported by a diverse coalition of environmental, labor, & auto leaders. I'm proud it's included in Joe Biden's climate plan. Fighting climate change is a top priority for Dems in Congress."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 14, 2020
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Tweet - "My Clean Cars for America initiative would accelerate our transition to all-electric vehicles on the road by 2040, a serious breakthrough in our fight against climate change. And I'm so proud it's included in Joe Biden's climate plan."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 14, 2020
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Letter to David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Carper, Van Hollen Lead Democratic Senators in Push for Interior to Reverse Course on Harmful Migratory Bird Treaty Act Changes
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Delgado, Tonko Lead NY Delegation Demanding Answers on Food Box Failures
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| July 10, 2020
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Following Stefanik Advocacy, Apple and Specialty Crop Producers Now Eligible for Cfap
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 10, 2020
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Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Bill to Ensure Public Lands Are Protected and Preserved
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| July 9, 2020
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Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Senate, House Environmental Justice Caucuses Urge President Trump to Reverse Course on NEPA Rollback
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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